Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened soy milk | 500 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Pour the unsweetened soy milk into a small heavy pan and warm it slowly.
- Add the green cardamom and cinnamon and keep the heat low.
- Simmer gently for five minutes, stirring so the liquid does not catch.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the rock sugar.
- Serve warm in small cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-drink adaptation)
Cardamom Soy-Milk Warmer is a mild warm beverage rather than a medicinal preparation. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cardamom Soy-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (255g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 52 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.4 g | 13.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 10.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 5.0 g |
| Calcium | 140.5 mg | 358.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.55 mg | 1.41 mg |
| Magnesium | 1.0 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 366 mg |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 125 mg |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 0.68 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 5.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.1 mg | 18.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.03 µg | 0.07 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.49 mg | 6.37 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.06 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.20 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.23 mg | 8.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.01 µg | 0.03 µg |
| Choline | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
